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Frank Bianchi Obituary

FRANK A. BIANCHI LAKE STATION, IN Frank A. Bianchi, age 53 of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012. He is survived by two daughters: Laura and Linsey Bianchi; mother, Margie (Keith) Fites of Chesterton; three sisters: Toni (Rod Belaschky) Bianchi of Chesterton, Cheryl (Nick) Nicklies of Arizona, and Karol (Don) Johns of Chesterton; brother, Kevin (Rhonda) Fites of Michigan City. Preceded in death by father, Richard J. Bianchi; and brother, Steven Bianchi. Frank was a member of Teamsters Union Local #142 and was transportation specialist at Universal Plant Services at BP in Whiting. He was a graduate of Portage High School, class of 1977, and a lifelong member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Portage. Family and friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 2700 Willowcreek Road, Portage on Sunday, October 7, 2012 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Peters Lutheran Church, 6540 Central Avenue, Portage with Rev. Fred Hoover officiating. There will be a 1/2 hour visitation prior to service. At rest Calvary Cemetery, Portage. Memorials are preferred to his children: Laura and Linsey Bianchi. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneralservice.com

Published by The Times from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, 2012.
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March 3, 2013

Luv Ya, Daddy. I think about you everyday, i'm trying to be strong, but it's hard. <3

Linsey Bianchi

November 10, 2012

Rest in Peace Frank, Love You, "cuz"

Kathy Rinchak

October 21, 2012

R.I.P. Frank. Your "cuz"

Kathy Rinchak

October 21, 2012

Deepest Sympathy to the entire family for your Frank was a great guy to work with at Universal Plant Services.

Glenda Jemison

October 9, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family! So So Sorry for your loss!

October 8, 2012

R.I.P Frank

Jimmy Spencer

October 7, 2012

Our Condolences to the Bianchi Family at this time of sorrow. Frank was a good friend and co worker and had a heart of gold. He will be missed by many. Gone to Heaven but won't be forgotten R.I.P. Frank

The Nagler Family

October 7, 2012

My condolences to Frank's children and family. R.I.P. Frank

Chuck Grinnell

October 7, 2012

Sincerest sympathies to Marge and family.

Sandy Szabo

October 7, 2012

R.I.P Frank...

Jim Fox

October 6, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to his mother and family.

Melissa Taylor-Finan

October 6, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Our prays and thoughts are with you and your family in time of sorrow.

Jim and Toni Belaschky

October 6, 2012

Rest in peace, Frank and condolences to the family.
Love,Jan Neff(Grund)

October 6, 2012

R.I.P. little brother, I will miss you everyday. Your big sister.

Toni Bianchi

October 6, 2012

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